Grieving dog named Guardian found on side of Texas road refuses to leave his sister’s body when rescuers arrive

A grieving dog abandoned on the side of a Texas road refused to leave his sister’s body when rescuers showed up to bring them to a shelter and provide aid. (Kingsville Kleberg Health Department Animal Control & Care Center)

A grieving dog abandoned on the side of a Texas road refused to leave his sister’s body when rescuers showed up to bring them to a shelter and provide aid.

The body of the deceased pup was being protected by another dog, a sad-faced Catahoula mix that has since been named Guardian.

“This boy wasn’t going to let anyone mess with his sister. Our [animal control officers] had a hard time convincing him everything was going to be alright, and they were there to help him,” the animal center said on Facebook.

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A staffer the facility wrote that Guardian is being held on stray hold for the required four days. If no one claims the dog, estimated to be between 6 months and a year old, an adoption has already been scheduled for 8 a.m. on May 29.

“He’s still a little confused about what happened, but at least he is now in a safe place with fresh cool water and belly full of food,” another Facebook post reads.